Edinson Cavani of PSG forms a deadly partnership up front with Luis Suarez

Here's all you need to know about the Group A side.

In a nutshell: It may be the country that Homer Simpson pronounced as ‘U R Gay’ but these two-time winners punch well above their weight in world football. In fact, only five nations with a smaller population have ever participated in any World Cup, yet alone won it.

Flag: The Pabellon Nacional features nine blue and white stripes and a corner canton featuring the same slightly sinister sun (that looks like
Robbie Savage) that the Argentine flag has.Population: 3.4 million

Manager: The vastly-experienced Oscar Tabarez. The former primary school teacher is now 12 years into his second spell as Uruguay boss,
having guided his team to fourth place in the 2010 World Cup and victory in the 2011 Copa America.

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National drink: Herbal tea called Mate, just like pretty much every other South American nation.

World Cup Finals Record: P51 W20 D12 L19 F80 A71

World Cup Win Ratio: 39.21%

World Cup Wins: Two, in 1930 and 1950.

FIFA World Ranking: 22

Path to final: Uruguay will be favourites to win Group A, ahead of Mo Salah's Egypt. If Luis Suarez and co live up to expectations they can expect to face Portugal in the second round followed by potential quarters and semis against France and Brazil respectively.

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